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Fabio Capello: Wayne Rooney definitely at Euros

Capello: Rooney definitely at Euros
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Fabio Capello confirms that Wayne Rooney will go to next year's European Championships even if his three-game ban is not reduced.

England manager Fabio Capello has confirmed that Wayne Rooney will travel with the Three Lions to Poland and Ukraine next year, even if his three-game ban is not reduced.

The Manchester United frontman was handed the ban by UEFA following his kick at Montenegro defender Miodrag Dzudovic in October.

He is currently set to miss the entire group campaign where England will first face France before ties against Sweden and co-hosts Ukraine.

The FA have declared their intention to appeal the UEFA decision and their appeal will be heard this coming Thursday.

"The appeal will be really important and I hope Rooney will be okay for the third [game against Ukraine]," said Capello.

"I hope they understand our lawyer, what Rooney says and what I will say at the committee."

Asked directly whether he would take his star man anyway, the Italian simply responded with: "Yes."

Capello has spoke of his happiness at yesterday's draw, saying he was glad to avoid the 'group of death' with Netherlands, Portugal and Germany.

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